Akihiro Ienaga facts for kids
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Akihiro Ienaga playing for Kawasaki Frontale in 2023.
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| Full name | Akihiro Ienaga | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | June 13, 1986 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Nagaokakyō, Kyoto, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Winger | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Kawasaki Frontale | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 41 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1993–1998 | Nagaokakyo SS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2004 | Gamba Osaka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2007 | Gamba Osaka | 87 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Oita Trinita | 30 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Cerezo Osaka | 31 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | Mallorca | 25 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | → Ulsan Hyundai (loan) | 12 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | → Gamba Osaka (loan) | 29 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Omiya Ardija | 92 | (28) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017– | Kawasaki Frontale | 226 | (42) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2005 | Japan U-20 | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Japan U-23 | 10 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2011 | Japan | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 March 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Akihiro Ienaga (born on June 13, 1986) is a Japanese professional football player. He plays as a winger for Kawasaki Frontale. He also played for the Japan national team.
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Akihiro Ienaga's Club Journey
Akihiro Ienaga started his football career in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. He joined Gamba Osaka as a young player. Gamba Osaka is one of the top clubs in Japan's J1 League.
Early Career at Gamba Osaka
Ienaga joined Gamba Osaka's main team in 2004. He helped the club win their first J1 League title in 2005. This was a big achievement for the team.
Playing for Other Japanese Clubs
In 2007, Ienaga went to Oita Trinita on a loan. A loan means he played for them for a season. Later, in 2010, he joined Cerezo Osaka. He played well for both these teams.
Adventures in Europe and Asia
In December 2010, Ienaga signed a five-year deal with Mallorca. This club plays in Spain's top league. He scored his first goal for Mallorca in April 2011. He also played on loan for Ulsan Hyundai in South Korea. After that, he returned to Gamba Osaka for another loan spell.
Time at Omiya Ardija
From 2014 to 2016, Ienaga played for Omiya Ardija. He was a key player for them during this time. He scored many goals and helped the team.
Success with Kawasaki Frontale
Since 2017, Akihiro Ienaga has been playing for Kawasaki Frontale. He has been very successful with this club. They have won many important titles together.
Akihiro Ienaga's International Career
Akihiro Ienaga has also represented Japan in international football. He played for different national teams.
Playing for Japan's Youth Teams
In June 2005, Ienaga was chosen for the Japan U-20 national team. He played in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. He played in all four matches as a left midfielder. He also played for the Japan U-23 team. He scored one goal for the U-23 team in 2007.
Playing for the Senior Japan Team
Ienaga made his first appearance for the senior Japan team in March 2007. He came on as a substitute in a match against Peru.
Akihiro Ienaga's Awards and Honours
Akihiro Ienaga has won many awards and trophies throughout his career.
Club Honours
- Gamba Osaka
- J1 League: 2005
- J.League Cup: 2007
- Japanese Super Cup: 2007
- Oita Trinita
- J.League Cup: 2008
- Kawasaki Frontale
- J1 League: 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021
- Emperor's Cup: 2020, 2023
- J.League Cup: 2019
- Japanese Super Cup: 2019, 2021
International Honours
- Japan
- Kirin Cup: 2011
Individual Awards
- J.League MVP Award: 2018
- J.League Best XI: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022
See also
In Spanish: Akihiro Ienaga para niños
